You may crib that your little one may see too many cartoons, but here’s why seeing those cartoons can help your kid eat right!
It’s part of toon lore that Popeye helped boost spinach sales by almost 33 percent between 1931 and 1936. But that was no flash in the pan trend. A study as late as 2010 showed that children eat more vegetables after watching Popeye cartoons. So what do the toonland food faves actually spell for your health?
Popeye
Food fave: Spinach
It is a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B6. It’s a very good source of protein, phosphorus, vitamin E, zinc, dietary fiber, and copper. Plus, it’s a good source of selenium, niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids. Spinach improves cardio-vascular and gastrointestinal health and slow down age-related brain decline. It protects against eye diseases and boost haemoglobin production in the body.
Bugs bunny
Food fave: Carrots
A rich source of anti-oxidants, carrots ward off the risk of cardio-vascular diseases, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells and help vision. Carrots are a rich source of vitamin A and prevent night blindness. They regulate blood sugar too and improve the appearance of the skin, hair and nails.
Tom and jerry
Food fave: Tom wants Jerry, but Jerry loves cheese
Rich is essential nutrients, cheese is a very good source of calcium that takes care of dental health, strengthens bones and cartilage. It prevents osteoporosis and helps protect body against cancer too. It boosts the immune system and the vitamin B in cheese helps give a healthy glow to skin.
Winnie the pooh
Food fave: Honey
With natural anti-viral, anti-bacterial properties, honey works wonders as a remedy for cough and cold in children. It also helps control blood sugar and boosts immunity. Honey helps boost anti-oxidants in blood. It is also said to improve cardio-vascular health and invigorate nerves.
Garfield
Food fave: Lasagna
Now lasagne comes loaded with tomato sauce, vegetables and cheese. A rich source of anti-oxidants, tomato sauce also wards off risk of prostate cancer. When made with whole wheat, it is a good source of dietary fibre which helps protect the heart. It is also a great recipe for making kids eat their vegetables without fuss.
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